How to Use opera in a Sentence

opera

noun

• I am going to an opera tonight.
• The trek comes following the release of the band’s 33-track rock opera album, ATUM, in the spring.
  — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2023
• The man has a rocket launcher for a leg and golden pipes for opera singing.
  — Daniel Kohn, Spin, 6 Sep. 2023
• As George Russell points out at one point, Bertha doesn’t even like opera.
  — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2023
• Here is a review of Nabucco, Verdi’s opera, at the Met.
  — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Oct. 2023
• Miller knew a bit about the world of opera thanks to her youngest son, who is studying to be a composer.
  — Jenelle Riley, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023
• But for her, and for those who admired her, opera was more than technique or even sound.
  — Emily Langer, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2023
• Your mother was an opera singer and your father a stagehand.
  — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
• Even my father, an opera singer, has his favorite JB songs.
  — Ben Flanagan | [e-mail], al, 2 Sep. 2023
• The Colleen Bawn was a hit and would be adapted again and again over the years, into more plays, operas, films, and in our case, a cocktail.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2023
• It’s been the inspiration for plays, operas, and films.
  — Adam Rathe, Town & Country, 30 Apr. 2023
• The Dynasty star paired her dress with opera gloves and dramatic earrings.
  — Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
• To dress up her classy look, Margot added a pearl choker necklace, long white opera gloves, clear heels, and a white fur evening wrap.
  — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 12 July 2023
• The circus has also hosted the summer season of Rome’s opera.
  — Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2023
• Boston Baroque seems to be doubling down on its commitment to staged opera.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Apr. 2023
• There’s a lot to see and hear in the Bay Area this weekend, from a classic ballet to a pop icon to a Jerry Springer opera (no, really!).
  — Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
• To learn more about the out-of-this-world show, check out our article on the interstellar chamber opera.
  — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2023
• There are operas where every word and move is exactly as it’s been.
  — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2023
• The social media user recreated Swift's black opera gloves with a pair of black tights.
  — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
• His mother was an opera singer who performed in London and across Canada.
  — Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
• At the same time, Simon’s mother, a famous opera singer, returns to work in the country after 15 years of absence.
  — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
• Rounding out this year’s awards class were Billy Crystal and opera singer Renée Fleming.
  — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 28 Dec. 2023
• Martínez said his opera isn’t sung-through like traditional opera.
  — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2023
• Schlosberg doesn’t aim to replicate operas at a smaller scale.
  — Joshua Barone, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
• The actor looked elegant in a black strapless gown with a thigh-high slit and a tufted cape, plus white opera gloves and shiny black platform heels.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 May 2023
• In addition to his films, Mr. Friedkin had worked on music videos and staged operas.
  — Adam Bernstein, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2023
• Reclaiming His Voice: While on a rescue mission in Ukraine, an aspiring opera singer was shot in the lungs.
  — Constant Méheut, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2023
• Even for a composer of Okpebholo’s stature, the barriers to entry for opera are many, and high.
  — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2023
• The following year Ruo embarked on an opera based on ancient Chinese myth.
  — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
• The event will showcase the talents of 10 top young opera singers who will compete in a program featuring some of the most beloved pieces from the classical repertoire.
  — Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024